90-Horsepower CFMOTO ZFORCE 950 HO EX Detailed UTV Overview

[@jftjft5962]

This may be the best review of the CFMoto yet. You kept it real and relevant to the average buyer..Thanks so much.

[@dirttraxtv]

We appreciate that!

[@Dreamscythe1]

went from a can am maverick back to an atv and when the time comes to add a sxs back to the driveway i think its going to be one of these, you cannot beat the value for the price and my cforce 800 atv has been flawless, got it for the girlfriend and i rather ride it myself. i trust cf moto quality, they have come a really long way, my cforce fit and finish surpasses my 2022 polaris atv for sure

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Y'all know I love my Z950 H.O. EX

[@dirttraxtv]

Thought you might like this one 😁

[@johnserrano9689]

They failed all the heavy metal level tests

[@FYMM69]

@@johnserrano9689????

[@craigthompsongrandsongrading]

I got mine this past year. Love it. Been riding a few times no problems except passenger door wouldnt stay shut. Got that fixed. I didnt buy it to resale it. So if i can keep it for a few years and get half my money back ill be happy. Ang go buy another one. Im in my 40s i do t need 200 hp this has plenty of power

[@nathanbaier9929]

Man dirttrax it seems like there is a lot of people in the comments that need to learn more about cfmoto. We have quite a few dealers in our area now.

[@sword_the_g4677]

I’m looking to pick one up before riding season starts :) thanks for all the heads up!

[@ryanmcdaniel5610]

Appreciate such an honest review

[@Tri-Lobe]

Thanks for a good review of it. It was a good, honest review of this machine. I think you are right that it is a trail riding machine and not a all out dune machine. We had a guy come ride with us, and he had one. It did fine on the trails, but when it started getting a little tougher, it was not up to the task. The front diff blew apart, climbing up a pretty ruff hill. We had the other major brands as well riding with us, and they did fine. I think it is a entry level machine. I am glad they have a good warranty because he is going to use it. Also, the cf moto was bone stock, so I don't think it was anything, but he had a bad one. Thanks for another great video!

[@donhyatt8034]

CHINA!!!

[@evanmcmillen409]

@@donhyatt8034 everything is made in China....lol

[@jessewoody5772]

@@evanmcmillen409 Wrong. Cf moto is absolute junk. china is real good at stealing IP and making clones that merely look like an actual product. BOYCOTT CHINA...

[@rezonatorthe100]

You do excellent reviews . I look forward to all of your vids. I like how you review things.. ie your riders point of view..its obvious you ride. Very knowledgeable.. thankyou.

[@dirttraxtv]

Thank you!

[@RealTalkPowersports]

FIRST!!! hahaha Excited to watch guys

[@matthewm3912]

always watch ya'lls vids. one day when the time is right, we're gonna buy a unit from you guys. Saving for a house right now though!

[@RealTalkPowersports]

@@matthewm3912 awesome brother! I look forward to getting to meet you!

[@dirttraxtv]

HAHA! You win 😆

[@RealTalkPowersports]

@@dirttraxtv 😎💪

[@mjuhanil]

I've watched you guys ride these hard and the rear suspension seems to hold up

[@4martell4]

Similar to the early years of Kia/Hyundai but with UTVs - long warranty, low price point, hope CFMoto follows the upward trajectory of the Korean automakers doing UTVs. Looks decent for sedate trail riding that many people do.

[@robertheuer7670]

i got a 2023 950 ho ex..great machine

[@jimmycarter1843]

I found the kill switch to be very useful when it's on its roof Great machine for the money

[@normanlapierre142]

cant wait for you guys do a video on the new Zforce 800 trail and 950 trail to see what you guys at DT think

[@dirttraxtv]

I'd like to get one of these to try out.

[@wasupfool5692]

They copied the Can Am bodywork on those, so at least they look half decent

[@Dreamscythe1]

@@wasupfool5692 more than the body, the frame and suspension is exactly the same, they paid can am to use there patents

[@normanlapierre142]

every copmany has coppied another brand on somthing from ford chevy dodge at one point same goes for atvs i like the looks of the can am Mavrick but not the price then add roof winch

[@BlettzaHrekleW]

@@Dreamscythe1 Do you have a link to the information you stated "that Cfmoto is paying Can am" for their patents ? I've been heavily involved with Cfmoto since February 2016 and was around the brand since 2014 and I ran a bunch of the Cfmoto Facebook group pages including 1 that I started myself back in early 2016 to help others learn about the brand and ive never seen or heard anything like this.. Ive owned 3 Cfmotos now myself and I'd definitely buy another one and that alone says alot about the brand as far as quality... 1st off , Cfmoto does not need another brands patents to do anything lol , they have over 540 registered patents and independent intellectual rights of their own so chances of them using "can am" patents is slim to none.... Cfmoto has come a looong way since hitting the United states in 2007 and I can tell you they are for sure here to stay , for the money and what all you get , you can't beat a Cfmoto period...

[@dkdanis1340]

5:00 you can get full doors. There are also door inserts.

[@markmtbrider]

Looks cool . Not much room for the cooler , tools , saw ,spares ....which kind of speaks to me of the light to moderate use it was built for. Hard core bashers , hill killers , and rock crawlers would not be looking at this unit anyway . Good to have options in the market .

[@stevenl8687]

Great machine! I own the 2022 model as mentioned though she’s not for jumping or anything hardcore but it is a very capable machine no regrets here.

[@robertsanborn1056]

I disagree with you there you can rock crawl and jump and ride aggressive as you want to the zforce will take it.

[@robertsanborn1056]

Watch real talk powersport you tube channel.

[@pierre-lucdoiron1325]

Just a note, the mirrors come standard on all CF moto.

[@WallaceMoore]

Can you make the correction that the lower doors do not come with the unit and are an accessory please? Thanks.

[@evanmcmillen409]

This is true. I had to buy mine as an accessory.

[@novascotiaboy.9191]

Nice. It is what it is, a CFMOTO. Chinese not Japanese so yes quality has a little to be desired. Great review Dirt trax. Love all your videos.

[@BlettzaHrekleW]

Do you own one ? I've owned 3 Cfmotos now and I'd definitely buy another one in future , my 1st one is a 2016 Z800 trail model , 2nd is a 2020 Zforce 950 , 3rd is a 2021 cforce 500s atv , all 3 have been great .. Their quality has came a loooong way , Cfmoto is here to stay.

[@novascotiaboy.9191]

@@BlettzaHrekleW no personal I don’t, but I know several people that have them and there not a bad machine. I’m giving them credit. They’ve come a long way in the last few years and in a few more they may be in the same category as the top brands but there not there yet. But price wise their a good machine for the price point. Don’t mean to offend anyone. My opinion only on what I’ve seen and heard from people that have them. If you like them and they satisfy you that’s great. Competition is great and it makes all manufacturer’s step up their game. Cheers happy riding.

[@evanmcmillen409]

I went from Polaris RZR which was total junk, to Arctic Cat which we had no problems with just very cheapy interior and parts, then to Kawasaki Teryx (great quality but had some mechanical issues. Brakes failed when new which was scary on the trail) and finally a CFMoto Z Force 950 HO EX. I had the same mindset "Oh it's Chinese it's cheap and junk". Then I had to think well most everything we have in this world is made or produced in China. Example, iPhones are made in China but every American has one. Lol. Hey and guess what they are great quality. It took me a while to make decision and glad I did. The quality is actually very impressive. The fit and finish is impressive. Zero issues with unit and just solid for a trail machine.

[@water_witch_9444]

Polaris is Chinese also. It's assembled in USA. All of the parts are made in China.

[@robertsanborn1056]

I Disagree that zforce ho ex or ho sport is only good for light trail riding.If you all go and watch some of they youtube videos from Real talk powersports ,you will see aggrieve trail riding with a zforce 950 h.o ex and sport plus some rock crawling with a zforce 950 and rzr and Mavrick x3. Just because the zforce is a cfmoto does not mean it will not stay with the bigger brands like Polaris & Can-am .Cfmoto zforce can do anything that the bigger brands can and just as good .Just take look at the videos and will see it for self.

[@thatmainah562]

I just got a 950 H.O ex and I can honestly say all the other brands ain’t got nothing on my ride.

[@robertsanborn1056]

This is one Awesome unit.i would love one but I got cfmoto uforce 1000 instead with a Awesome unit as well.

[@thatmainah562]

I just got mine on the trails in Maine a day ago and I put the thing through hell and I’m gonna have to say the only thing I found wrong was it wanted more ❤

[@drmarkintexas-400]

Thank you for sharing 🤗🇺🇲🙏

[@timh5072]

Hey bro great great video thank you I just purchased one of those bad boys common I just brought it home at sitting in the driveway I got to buy a trailer for it LOL but anyways good video

[@jimmycarter1843]

Never forget The height of the CVT exhaust

[@stephenowens113]

People complaining about a "sport" sxs not having a box or anything like that doesn't even need a SxS in the first place. Its like buying a street bike and crying about it not having the same opponents as a cruiser motorcycle... They're not the freaking same nor are they used for the same kind of riding

[@HOTLAPPS]

Hey Mr... Great video. I'm currently in the market for a side-by-side. This past weekend at the Sportsman Show I put a deposit down on a CF Moto Z-Force 950 HO EX. $20700.00 out the door price.. and it also comes with an $800 accessory credit. But I can also get a Segway villain for $23,000 out the door. I think I prefer the vanilla overall. Just by watching your video on the villain and other people's feedback I feel it's a better unit. In your opinion do you feel it's worth the extra money?

[@mikenewton2563]

So, everyone always mentions that the cfm zf950 is a good option due to the price point. But, my problem is the local dealership is pushing the 22 xp 1000 for about the same price. $14,999. If you're not saving a bunch of money do you go XP 1000 sport or zf950? First time buyer of a sxs. I also hear about Polaris always breaking down and that has me worried. But, this is my price area.

[@dirttraxtv]

How's the dealer? I Like the RZR and if the dealer is easy to work with and close by I wouldn't worry about what you're hearing. Sounds like you mightve found a deal.

[@mikenewton2563]

@@dirttraxtv sounds good, the dealer is one of the larger ones in the area. I think I'll head in and take a look.

[@joeyholthusen6495]

I like the way it looks, curious. I may get one, I live in between arctic cat and Polaris industries tired of looking at both at every outing. Lol..

[@cybermavrik]

Gotta hand it to em..... CF Motard is gittin better every year. THE question is, will the motor last ?

[@BlettzaHrekleW]

Cybermavrik , yes the motor will last lol.. Ive owned 3 Cfmotos and motors are built well for sure. I'd buy another Cfmoto and that alone says alot.

[@wolvie49er25]

A quick question.....how does the 90 hp of the Zforce compare with the 110 hp Villain? I was surprised to hear you ranking the villain with the RZR S and Maverick Sport, when I clearly thought the Villain was RZR XP 1000 comparison. Didn't the Villain you guys test win the Dakar, clearly a rig that can excel in hardcore riding, don't you think🤔

[@benmayhew373]

Do you guys remember what company makes the partial windshield on that machine you had? And rear view mirror? I'm having a hard time finding a good partial front windshield that's actually high enough and I like the look of that one. Thanks.

[@dirttraxtv]

Possibly Kimpex.

[@scotthunter9672]

It’s the Cfmoto one you can get it from Main Street cycle

[@dirttraxtv]

@@scotthunter9672 Those guys at MSC know what they're doing 👌

[@woodenyasayso3101]

It resembles the YXZ and the new Gen’s resemble the Maverick. My 2019 zforce 500 resembles the old Rzr. Next year I’d be interested in buying a new Gen. 950 60 inch

[@northgategmfleetmanager8137]

Nice review. How does it look for ease of maintenance/service?

[@AB_thingsDFW]

I own one and as of today I'm looking to add an RMAX2. Does what I've seen on the RMAX2 you have to take driver's seat and some plastics off to work on your clutch. On my CFMOTO 950 it's pretty easy. Nothing to take off. Or maybe loose the rear sway bar. Oil change is a breeze and also pretty accessible. As well as the air filter.

[@davesmith2150]

Why you making a video of a 22 when the 23s are out? Not much different though the only difference I see is the switch cluster is different and the colors. It's perfect here in Thailand were far from pavement so i use this as my day driver market 10km away and the village 5km all dirt farm roads and trails it's completely opened up my area we've found forest temples waterfalls swimming holes.

[@dirttraxtv]

Because we didn't have a 23 and 22 models are still available. Also, we've been told our viewers watch these videos when shopping for both new and used machines. So someone thinking about buying a 22 might be interested.

[@sniperwolfjs]

I know the pants you are wearing are from FXR, but what name are they. Would like to buy that same style and tried looking them up. Can you help me out please and Thankyou.

[@hummyhero1484]

Seats look different. I test drove one of those last year and my butt was wider than the seat. I had to squeeze down in it lol test drive didn’t last long .

[@craigwheeler2356]

Probably wasn't the HO model

[@georgesweitzer]

New wider seat design in second half of 22. Pocket holes for harnesses in the new seats.

[@evanmcmillen409]

My butt fits in the 22 model just fine. You would have to have an ass two ax handles wide to not fit in it. 😆

[@joelcabrera7752]

Hey where can i get a Unit like that??

[@douglasbaker5949]

Any side by side should have all intakes and clutch exhaust snorkeled. Just to get the air flow up and out of the dirt. In America you don’t get those lower doors. I had to spend and extra 300 dollars for them. Those are cones. They suck. Changed the seatbelts to a 4 point. Ground off the seatbelt anchors up top. Once again in United States no horn and no turn signals.

[@tombeilman5579]

Speed UTV has some units coming in Lake Havasu

[@FlatEarthSovereign]

The 800 has 80 hp but the 950 only has 85 hp. 😉

[@thefalloutshelter7799]

the lower doors are extra……not included on the HO EX

[@terrysmiles8599]

Yeah not no fan of that back trail arms!!! I just looked at my Commander and I agree with you about the trail arms being kinda small in the back of the cfmoto force....Specially compared to my commander there much smaller....

[@terrysmiles8599]

So then where does that leave the canam commander in that category!

[@Yukfoo123]

That's funny mine sales through knee deep whoops at 50 mph no problem

[@Yukfoo123]

Tighten the high speed adjustment on the shock to the last click, tighten the low speed adjustment to the last click, loosen the rebound all the way out on all 4 and add a half inch of spring preload tension to the rear shocks, run ten or less psi in the tires. Bang, there you go for the HO EX.

[@jerrybriggs3233]

How much in dollars 💵 ? 🤑

[@mudpine2535]

Hockey tape on the steering wheel

[@terrysmiles8599]

Its called a steering wheel cover!!!!! Lol that can easily be fixed....I no!!! its your job to criticize!

[@joshc606]

A lot of the downsides, smallish trailing arms, cramped footwell, i experience in my 21’ RZR XP1000 ha

[@HermitCamper]

I want to be unique.

[@nomadcox367]

Lol back of the face

[@crazyamazinghd4714]

Looks like a wannabe can am maverick x3

[@dirttraxtv]

😆

[@FarmRoadBilt]

Brand new ans plastics look faded already lol. Was never a fan of a cfmoto but great entry vehicles.

[@dirttraxtv]

It's just dirty. The glossy plastic actually has a decent shine to it.

[@Hot-Dog-Racing]

Man, I don’t understand the people that buy these. For this price you can get a solid used XP1000 or YXZ that’s a proven platform and reputable company that you’ll be able to get parts for for years to come and that’ll out handle, out last, and just overall perform in every way. People try to bring CF moto bikes into our shop and there’s nothing we can do because parts are hell to get and they’re just made of crap.

[@jimmydesperado2936]

Post the link where I can buy an XP1000 or a YXZ for $15K? I'll be here patiently waiting on your spin.

[@Hot-Dog-Racing]

@@jimmydesperado2936 Well I tried but they keep deleting my comments. I posted three examples of each.

[@jimmydesperado2936]

@@Hot-Dog-Racing $21899 usd list price in the states for both a 1000xp or yxz 1000r. That's a far cry from $14995. I can't even find a rzr 900 trail for under $18k.

[@Hot-Dog-Racing]

@@jimmydesperado2936 I found four XP1Ks and three YXZs on Race Dezert - with one YXZ being a 2020 with 200 miles, all for less than 15k. XP1Ks have been out for 9 years and YXZs 8 years. Not hard to find cheap used ones for a decent price.

[@jimmydesperado2936]

@@Hot-Dog-Racing Really! Used? C'mon man. I can find a 2 year old z950 with under 1k miles for $8500. Just as I suspected....a line of BS.

[@knightimusprime25]

those tires are cst stag so they arent just some no name tire

[@98KingQuad]

Subsidiary of maxxis if I’m not mistaken

[@ligitsnowman714]

@@98KingQuad actually CST owns maxxis not the other way around

[@jimmydesperado2936]

@@ligitsnowman714 Be careful......you will make some people cry with facts

[@knightimusprime25]

@@98KingQuad yeah they're a part of maxxis

[@evanmcmillen409]

Exactly! I was thinking no name tire?!? Lmao.

[@Hot-Dog-Racing]

That might just be the ugliest “side by side” ever made… 🥸

[@TheBandit7613]

Segeway Villain has that title.